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Posted: 8 years, 6 months ago
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Actually just caught the other part of you're comment...
yes I'm presently in Italy. Sounds like I'd better make a move if I'm actually going to give this my best shot!
Posted: 8 years, 6 months ago
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Thanks Brett!
I actually have a "never expiring" Arizona driver's license that was issued years ago. Are the mom-n-pop companies really that bad ? Couldn't they serve as a start to something that could be improved over time ? I actually took a stab at contacting (wrote online) Knight Trucking a while back, but felt like they'd rather not get in involved. Didn't get a chance to start a dialogue. But it probably also had to do with how I presented my case. I guess it would be advisable to follow Errol V.'s suggestion of giving more emphasis to certain aspects of my situation. Would you advise me to call them rather then write to them through the standard online application procedure ? I'm sure you're right about getting more attention with even a limited but verifiable work history.
Really appreciate you guys taking your time to share your ideas with me!
Posted: 8 years, 6 months ago
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Dear Frank Words,
It's a real privilege to meet you...I love how you get to the point and address it so well!
You really covered it wonderfully. It invites me once again into a reoccurring reflection on the theme of marketing oneself.
The issue of marketing oneself and all it entails, appears with different faces, when seen in the light of the question: "where is the long and winding road actually leading us ?"
But if I'm actually convinced to attempt to enter the world of trucking - I'd fully agree with your advice!
Thanks!
Posted: 8 years, 6 months ago
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Chuang Tsu, the fish & all...I thought you wise guy!
I'd agree about the company sponsored training being preferable, but now how to approach it without getting shot down before I even get a chance to be considered as a canditate. The standard online applications seem to give little opportunity to present an unusual case. Is pesenting oneself in person advisable ?
Chinese, philosophy etc. at UCLA and now years of trucking - I'm sure your path has been interesting and diverse too!
Posted: 8 years, 6 months ago
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That was almost too clever for me...only saw the first part at first, and was wondering how you might be interpreting this dialogue in reference to my statement...but then I scrolled on down to the 2nd part.
I sure like your take! I really appreciate these words of encouragement, especially coming from someone who has experience in what he's talking about.
It seems to me it would be harder to find a trucking company that would train me from scratch, than it would be to pay my way through a truck driving school and then make an attempt to find work. Though it'd be a gamble. Would you agree ? Might you have any other idea how to approach this ?
Thanks for taking the time to reply
Posted: 8 years, 6 months ago
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Thanks Errol V.,
I really appreciate your suggestion, and also the way in which you expressed it! You have a very valid point, but I've considered this to some extent and am still not completely discouraged by the big challenge of a life on the road. Though this "life on the the road" would surely be far different from the one I know very well. So I'll be looking at the suggested reading material. But I'd still be interested to know if there might be any chance of me finding a way to try the life of a truck driver for myself.
Thanks!
Posted: 8 years, 6 months ago
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Hi, I'm a 46 years old US citizen who's been living abroad for about the last 25 years. During about the first half of those 25 years I'd work a few months/year in Europe and then spend the rest travelling. Then at the age of 32 I ordained as a buddhist monk in Asia, which excluded engaging in employment. Now that I've left the monks order again, and would like to live and earn a living in the US, I'm wondering if there might be any chance of finding a way to become a truck driver ? It would be a total new start from scratch, without any recent job history or employer references. Would enrolling in truck driving school be a waste of time and money ? Might anyone grant someone like me an opportunity on an individual/personal basis ? I know my situation is rather unusual and limited, but I don't want to exclude the possibility of finding an opening. So I'd really appreciate any input any of you might have! Thanks for your time...and best wishes to all of you!
Tom
Posted: 8 years, 6 months ago
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I hear you loud and clear!
It all sounds spot-on...it's really up to me to get serious about this and make the right moves to raise the potential for this to actually happen!
This is my first Forum-experience ever, and it's been a real privilege to get so much input from you guys...You're great at what you're doing!
I'm on Italy-time, and so I'm going to get some rest now...
THANKS